Drew W. Colby - Boston, MA
Attorney at Cole Law Partners, P.C.
Construction Law Lawyers in Boston, MA
100 Cambridge St 14th Floor Boston, MA 02114
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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40
Years
Experience
Boston Construction Law Lawyer
Updated: 06/09/2026
Areas of Practice
- Construction Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- American Jurisprudence Award For Excellence In Evidence Seminar
- American Jurisprudence Award For Excellence In Criminal Law
- Selected to the Massachusetts Super Lawyers in 2025
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
- Selected to Best Lawyers in America® in Construction Law, 2024-2025
Other Sources of Feedback About Drew W. Colby
Included on the 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Suffolk University Law School,
Boston,
Massachusetts, 1986
J.D.
Honors: American Jurisprudence Awards for Excellence in Criminal Law
Honors: American Jurisprudence Awards for Excellence in Evidence Seminar
Law Review: Staff Member and Summer Author, Suffolk University Law Review, 1985 - 1986
Non Legal Education
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University of Massachusetts,
Amherst,
Massachusetts, 1983
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Honors: cum laude -
University of Massachusetts, 1983
M.A.
Honors: cum laude
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Past Positions
- Justice Robert V. Cauchon, Land Court Department of Trial Court, Boston, Massachusetts, Judicial Clerk, 1987 - 1989
- Madan & Madan, Boston, Massachusetts, Associate, 1987 - 1989
- Posternak, Blankstein & Lund, Boston, Massachusetts, Associate, 1989 - 1990
Classes and Seminars
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Getting Profitable Jobs and Getting Paid”, MetroWest Chapter of Boston Society of Architects
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How to Keep Your Company Out of Trouble”, Architectural Woodworkers Institute
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Getting Paid”, Lorman Education Services
- Home Improvement Projects-Process and Procedure
Pro Bono Activities
- Assistant Hockey Coach for Wellesley Youth Hockey
Published Works
Articles
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Comment, Public Officer's Failure to Enforce Drunk Driving Statute Does Not Give Rise To Injured Motorist Barratt v. Burlingham, 20 Suffolk University Law Review 282, 1987
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Statutory Review, Adults Only Housing Restrictions Are Void As Against Public Policy, R.I. General Laws 34037-1 to 4 (Supp), 1985
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Comment, Sales May Not Be Merchants Primary Business, As Is Ineffective Disclaimer In Personal Injury Warranty Actions Ferragamo v. Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, 20 Suffolk University Law Review 740, 1987
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Comment, Exculpatory Effect of Voluntary Intoxification on Specific Intent Crimes, Commonwealth v. Hensen, 20 Suffolk University Law Review 129
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Prompt Pay Law”, E-Blast, 2011
- New EPA Lead Certification Law”, E-Blast, 2010
- Construction Torts”, Massachusetts Construction Law and Litigation, MCLE, 2005
- Building Code Violations”, Building Codes, Lorman Educational Services
- Bad Economy Survival Tools”, Construction Management Association of America, New England Chapter, 2009
- Cost-effective Dispute Resolution”, Newsletter, 2009
- Collection Methods”, Newsletter, 2006
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1986
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 1987
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1987
Other Affiliations
- Massachusetts Bar Association (Member)
- Boston Bar Association
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